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UNION STUDENTS HELP WAVERLY FLOOD VICTIMS

By Suzanne Rhodes Union University news office JACKSON — Since the deadly floods that hit Waverly in late August, Union University has sent multiple groups of volunteers to assist Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief with flood relief efforts.  One of these students is Kathryn Anne Thierfelder, a sophomore communications and creative writing double major. As she helped remove the ruined flooring from a local resident’s house, Thierfelder observed there is much

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LIFEWAY CAMPS PREPARED BCM LEADER FOR MINISTRY

Baptist Press NASHVILLE — This summer, more than 87,000 kids and students attended Lifeway camps with more than 475 summer staffers providing fun and inspiring experiences at FUGE Camps, CentriKid Camps, Student Life Camps and Student Life Kids Camps. Summer camps are spiritually edifying not just for campers; they also provide the training, experience and passion for camp staff that develop the next generation of ministry leaders. Tiffany Hudson served

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EVANS: GOSPEL CONVERSATIONS DON’T HAPPEN BY ACCIDENT

By Timothy Cockes Baptist Press SPRINGFIELD — Many Christians spend time thinking about ways to start gospel conversations, but pastor David Evans says evangelism starts “way before” the actual in-person conversation. Evans, senior pastor at Springfield Baptist Church in Springfield, said talk around evangelism often deals with what should be said during a conversation but neglects the preparation necessary long before the scenario arises. “In all reality, evangelism conversations start

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CP TOTAL HITS $20 BILLON

Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Since 1925, Southern Baptists have given more than $20 billion through the Cooperative Program to fund its entities and missionaries taking the gospel throughout the world. That news was delivered Sept. 29 by SBC Executive Committee Chief Financial Officer Jeff Pearson on the eve of Cooperative Program Emphasis Month, which is celebrated throughout October. Willie McLaurin, SBC Executive Committee vice president for Great Commission Relations and

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MORE THAN TUNE UPS AND TIRE ROTATIONS

Round Lick Baptist provides ministry to single mothers, widows By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] WATERTOWN — Bryan Howard grew up in a home led by a single mom so he is well aware of the struggles and issues they face. That’s why he has always wanted to be involved in a ministry geared toward single mothers and widows, but until recently he had never found the opportunity. 

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FLOYD RESIGNS AS LEADER OF SBC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

By Brandon Porter Baptist Press NASHVILLE  — Ronnie Floyd, president and CEO of the SBC Executive Committee, announced his resignation Thursday night in a letter to Southern Baptists released by email. (See full letter below this article) Floyd pointed to the actions taken by trustees in a special called meeting on Oct. 5 as the basis for his decision. “The decisions made on Tuesday afternoon, October 5, in response to the

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GOLDEN JOURNEY

Pastor rides across state to raise GOTM funds By Lonnie Wilkey Baptist and Reflector, Editor [email protected] MOUNT PLEASANT — For a small congregation, First Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant has always given generously to missions. Pastor Frank Webb, who also is a F.A.I.T.H. Rider, recently completed a motorcycle ride across Tennessee from Memphis to Mountain City to raise money for the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions. Several church members pledged

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LMCO TOTAL EXCEEDS GOAL, REFLECTS COMMITMENT TO BE A GREAT COMMISSION PEOPLE

By Leslie Peacock Caldwell Baptist Press RICHMOND, Va. — As the International Mission Board closes the 2020-21 financial books, it expects to report a Lottie Moon Christmas Offering total of $177.6 million. This total includes $14.9 million received for specific Lottie projects (often called Lottie Moon challenge or Lottie giving projects) and exceeds the $175 million offering goal set in partnership with Woman’s Missionary Union. IMB also received $96.8 million

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DR TEAMS REMAIN BUSY, NEAR AND FAR

By David Dawson [email protected] MOUNT JULIET — The past few months have been filled with ministry and mileage for Tennessee Baptist disaster relief volunteers.  The Tennessee DR teams have been needed in multiple locations  — both in their home state and well beyond — after a series of weather-related incidents, beginning with the devastating flooding in Humphreys County in August, followed by Hurricane Ida’s destruction in Louisiana.  Here’s an update

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ANNIE OFFERING TOPS $66 MILLION FOR NEW RECORD HIGH

By Brandon Elrod Baptist Press PITTSBURGH — After a pandemic-influenced decline in 2020, Southern Baptists rallied to give $66.5 million to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (AAEO) in 2021, the highest amount ever given to the offering that supports missions in North America. North American Mission Board (NAMB) president, Kevin Ezell, announced the total during the entity’s fall trustee meeting in Pittsburgh. “The hard part about this year is we

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CP TOTAL HITS $20 BILLON

Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Since 1925, Southern Baptists have given more than $20 billion through the Cooperative Program to fund its entities and missionaries taking

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